Holiday Cottage Devon, Wintershead Farm Cottages, Simonsbath, UK

Wintershead Farm Cottages

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Accommodation (Self Catering Cottage, sleeps: 6)

Our self-catering cottages have all been converted from the old farm buildings to provide luxury holiday accommodation whilst still retaining the charm and character of the original buildings. All cottages are centrally heated, with comfortable beds and well equipped kitchens.

a charming spacious 3 bedroom detached cottage, formerly the old cart workshop, sleeping up to 6 people.
2 twin bedrooms
En suite master bedroom with kingsize bed
Large lounge/diner
Log burner
Colour T.V, DVD player, Video and CD player
Feature vaulted ceiling
Washing machine

A spacious 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4/5 people, with stunning moorland views from the south facing windows.
Double bedroom with kingsize bed
Family bedroom with a double and a single bed
Both bedrooms have luxury en suite bathrooms
Colour TV, DVD player, Video and CD player
Open log fire
Patio with picnic bench

This is another comfortable, spacious 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4/5 people, formerly the old stables.
This cottage has wonderful views over the garden to the moor beyond.
Double bedroom with luxury en suite bathroom
Family room with a double and a single bed, also with en suite bathroom
Large lounge/diner
Colour TV, DVD player, Video and CD player
Gas woodburning stove
Large patio with picnic bench

A superb 1 bedroom cottage, sleeping 2 people, on the end of the old threshing barn with moorland views.
Open plan design
Double or twin bedroom
Luxury bathroom
Well equipped kitchen
Colour TV, video and CD player

This is our most recent conversion - a delightful 1 bedroom cottage, originally the hayloft!
Open plan design
Double bedroom with luxury en suite bathroom
Light and airy lounge
Colour TV, video and CD player

Bed Linen Included - Upon arrival you well find beds made with freshly laundered linen (duvets, with blankets available)
Laundry Room - separate, fully equipped with automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and guests pay phone.
Ample Parking
11 acres of grounds which provide a safe environment for children to play in.
Pets are welcome by arrangement at a nominal cost.
Horse Stabling - You are welcome to bring your horse on holiday with you, stabling is available with DIY livery and a 5 acre paddock for grazing with straw (please call Jane for further information and costs).
Games Room - centrally heated offering table tennis, pool, local information etc.

Locality (close to: Simonsbath)

We are only 15 minutes from the North Devon link road, which allows easy access to Barnstaple, Bideford, Bude and North Cornwall.
The quaint old village of Clovelly is a popular tourist spot, with its steep cobbled main street and pretty harbour.
The spectacularly rugged coastline of North Devon is a short drive away, with its wooded valleys leading down to hidden coves, and tall cliffs towering above the sea.

Walking
Exmoor is a great place for walking holidays, with over 1000km of rights of way to enjoy.
The South West Coast Path from Minehead to North Devon has some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the country, including the highest sea-cliffs in England . You can explore the coast path using public transport to discover a new section every day.
Cycling
If you enjoy cycling or mountain biking, then Exmoor and North Devon provide a variety of challenges, from exhilarating mountain bike trails to more gentle routes along quiet country lanes. Bikes can be hired from Barnstaple, at the start of the Tarka Trail with up to 21 miles of level traffic free cycling along the Taw and Torridge estuaries.
Horse riding
Wintershead can provide stabling facilities if you would like to bring your own horse with you on holiday. Exmoor has some of the best riding country in England , with miles of bridleways and open moorland to explore. There are many riding centres near Wintershead offering escorted rides across the moor, catering for complete beginners to experienced riders.
Fishing
With its excellent coastline, plus many rivers, reservoirs and small lakes, Exmoor is a fisherman's delight, offering fly fishing, coarse fishing, and sea fishing. You will need a rod licence and permit, depending on where you want to fish. Sea fishing trips can be booked at Porlock Weir, Lynmouth, and Ilfracombe.
Surfing and Bodyboarding
North Devon 's beaches are a surfer's paradise, especially Woolacombe and Croyde beaches, both just a short distance from Wintershead. For less experienced surfers, or those wishing to improve their skills, try one of the surf schools
Wimbleball Lake Angling and Watersports Centre
This is a large lake in the Exmoor National Park , surrounded by woodland and meadows, providing opportunities for walking, angling and watersports.